Judas

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Judas

You think the subtleness of your deceit

worthy of that purple heart?

The corpses that lie by that dusty roadside,

torn flesh,

shattered bones,

improvised explosive device wrecked

are victims

not fallen Christian knights

for you to boast as axed

by your courage-less hand.

So dwell upon the truth,

bold liar

and face your Saracen God

as the devil calls you

with urgent command

and invites you to reside

for all time in his darkened lair.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Holy cow Gabriel, this was a kick in the head, then it flips you over for good measure!

[Archangel Gabriel]

Flipping is good!

[Frieda P]

I suppose in this case it is!

[TL Boehm]

OUCH. This is the equivalent of a kick to the groin in its impact - it has teeth - serrated teeth. Well penned!

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you TLB

[SteveB]

Well done!

The juxtaposition of the Crusades and modern times was done deftly, never overbearing.
The use of short punch lines to drive home the points was nicely crafted.
Thank you so much for sharing this piece.

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you Steve for your kindness.

[Rahul]

last few lines're greatly penned and i liked this piece.
nice flow of ink, loved the theme as well :)

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you FL

[Rahul]

My pleasure AG

[Keith]

Powerful comment about war and the misconception that fighting for your God makes it all a worthwile cause. No matter what side or faith you are from, committing such attrocities you send you to hell. If I have it right then I am with you on that!

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you Keith

[Peter H]

wow , your'e really into relgion analogies okay write :)

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thanks Peter